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Title: The Mysteries of Udolpho
Note: Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Karalee Coleman and David Widger
Summary: "The Mysteries of Udolpho" by Ann Ward Radcliffe is a gothic romance novel written in the early 19th century. The story centers around Emily St. Aubert, a young woman navigating the trials of love, loss, and mystery against the backdrop of picturesque yet foreboding landscapes, particularly focused on the imposing castle of Udolpho, which carries a weighty sense of dread and danger. The opening of the novel introduces us to Emily and her father, Monsieur St. Aubert, as they enjoy a serene life at their château near the Garonne River in Gascony. Their idyllic existence is contrasted with looming tragedies, with the loss of family members and the subsequent ill health of Madame St. Aubert foreshadowing deeper emotional strife. Interspersed with scenes of idyllic nature and domestic tranquility, the narrative establishes a gentle yet melancholic tone, setting the stage for the conflicts that will shape Emily's journey as she grapples with her burgeoning sensibilities, poetic inclinations, and the encroaching shadows of an uncertain future. The atmosphere is rich with elements of suspense and emotional depth, suggesting a compelling blend of romance and gothic intrigue awaiting the reader. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Radcliffe, Ann Ward, 1764-1823
EBook No.: 3268
Published: Jun 1, 2002
Downloads: 3296
Language: English
Subject: Orphans -- Fiction
Subject: Horror tales
Subject: Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject: Young women -- Fiction
Subject: Gothic fiction
Subject: Guardian and ward -- Fiction
Subject: Castles -- Fiction
Subject: Italy -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: The Mysteries of Udolpho
Note: Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Karalee Coleman and David Widger
Summary: "The Mysteries of Udolpho" by Ann Ward Radcliffe is a gothic romance novel written in the early 19th century. The story centers around Emily St. Aubert, a young woman navigating the trials of love, loss, and mystery against the backdrop of picturesque yet foreboding landscapes, particularly focused on the imposing castle of Udolpho, which carries a weighty sense of dread and danger. The opening of the novel introduces us to Emily and her father, Monsieur St. Aubert, as they enjoy a serene life at their château near the Garonne River in Gascony. Their idyllic existence is contrasted with looming tragedies, with the loss of family members and the subsequent ill health of Madame St. Aubert foreshadowing deeper emotional strife. Interspersed with scenes of idyllic nature and domestic tranquility, the narrative establishes a gentle yet melancholic tone, setting the stage for the conflicts that will shape Emily's journey as she grapples with her burgeoning sensibilities, poetic inclinations, and the encroaching shadows of an uncertain future. The atmosphere is rich with elements of suspense and emotional depth, suggesting a compelling blend of romance and gothic intrigue awaiting the reader. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Radcliffe, Ann Ward, 1764-1823
EBook No.: 3268
Published: Jun 1, 2002
Downloads: 3296
Language: English
Subject: Orphans -- Fiction
Subject: Horror tales
Subject: Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject: Young women -- Fiction
Subject: Gothic fiction
Subject: Guardian and ward -- Fiction
Subject: Castles -- Fiction
Subject: Italy -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.